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Sweater Mittens: Recycling for Warmth By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper The idea of repurposing a sweater for a pair of mittens may seem unusual but take one look at the beautiful handmade mittens from Linda’s Repurposed Sweater Mittens and you will covet the products. Linda Gadwah of Plymouth, New Hampshire has always been a creative crafter, a certain type of person who sees the possibilities and creativity in everyday things such as a colorful sweater. Linda enjoys making things. Thus, when her daughter bought a pair of sweater mittens eight years ago, Linda was intrigued. “It was when the mittens had first come into existence,” she recalls. “I loved them, and I was determined to learn to make them.” Linda took the mittens apart in order to study how they were made, and although it took some observing, she eventually figured out how they were made from a sweater. With trial and error, Linda began to make sweater mittens. She stresses that the mittens are ideal for those people who are taking a walk on a cold autumn or winter’s afternoon and are very attracted to the patterns of colorful sweaters. Having done many sewing projects in the past, figuring out how to make the sweater mittens was a bit easier for Linda. She says the best and longest lasting sweater mittens are made from a highly durable sweater such as one from LL Bean or a handknit sweater. These sweaters are well made and will stand up to being cut and put back
Linda’s Repurposed Sweater Mittens are warm and durable. (Courtesy photo) together into a mitten. “I don’t use sweaters that are too bulky,” Linda says, “because they are hard on my sewing machine. I have always done simple sewing projects in the past, and I liked to crotchet.” Linda haunts thrift shops to find the right (and most durable) sweaters for her mittens, and she is particular about using wool sweaters. “I try to come home from thrift shops with good, patterned sweaters. I always wash the sweaters first because they shrink a bit. I can get three pairs of mittens from a sweater, and I use the cuffs off the sweater’s sleeves and waistband for pairs of mittens.”
Linda explains that a pattern consists of three pieces and that her finished mittens have a polished, boutique-type look. Her mitten colors match and she adds the embellishment of a button on each pair of mittens, which is her signature visual. “My sweaters mittens don’t unravel, and I want them to last,” she stresses. After Linda took apart some sweater mittens and learned how to make them, she had many pairs of mittens but had to ask herself, “Now what?” What could she do with all the sweater mittens that she had made? Luckily, the public loved Linda’s mittens and clamored to order and
purchase them. Linda says she’s made thousands of sweater mittens and she decided to take them to Off the Hanger in Plymouth to see if she could sell them. The reception was great, and this gave her confidence to continue and to also seek out other locations where she could sell her sweater mittens. The unusual sweater mittens were unique and made from beautiful sweaters and were an eye-catching and immediate hit with customers. As she sought out more locations to sell the mittens, Linda says her confidence only grew. The business is seasonal and in her best winter, Linda sold 40 dozen pair of sweater mittens. She says as with many things, it has become more difficult to find sweaters in secondhand stores for her mittens, but she enjoys the hunt to find the best sweaters she can possibly locate for the mittens. Linda describes the sweater mittens as having two layers: the outer layer is wool taken from a thrift store sweater. The inner layer is fleece. “I buy new fleece,” she explains, “and I have fun picking out just the right button for the mitten’s sleeve. I buy buttons off eBay; I like to buy metal buttons because they look ‘antiquey’.” The process from start to finish of making a sweater mitten is first going to a thrift shop and finding a sweater in the pattern and color or colors that Linda likes. She always washes the sweater first, so it shrinks a bit. Then • Mittens continued on page 4
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Page 4 | THE LAKER January 2022 • Mittens continued from page 3 she sews the mittens together and finishes them with a metal button. One of the nice things about Linda’s sweater mittens are the memory mittens she sometimes makes. She had a sweater that once belonged to her mother, and the year before her mom died, Linda made three pairs of mittens for family members from the sweater. The idea caught on and others have asked Linda to make mittens from a beloved family member’s sweater. The mittens come in one size only and Linda makes them just for women. She admits she could expand her list to include other sizes and men’s mittens as well, but she is comfortable with the work load she already has. Now retired from a career in insurance, Linda enjoys making the sweater mittens, but wants to have time for other things once springtime arrives. “And it has certainly become challenging finding good wool sweaters; I like to use wool,” she stresses. “LL Bean makes good wool sweaters and I like Nordic patterns, but I can use a variety of colors for the mitten’s lining.” In the summers, Linda begins to sew mittens for September sales, and on into the late fall and winter. People love the mittens for keeping their hands warm when they take a walk on a cold day. She says Bernie Sanders iconic political figure with his warm mittens certainly brought back the popularity of mittens and gave things a boost as well! If the mittens need washing, she says
you can simply hand wash them and lay them flat to dry or wash them and put them in the dryer instead. Either way will get the mittens clean. It takes Linda about an hour to make a pair of sweater mittens, and with the shortage of wool sweaters, she sometimes uses wool jackets to make a pair of mittens. “I just love to find a patterned sweater, and I love to make a sweater into mittens,” she adds. One event Linda and her family look forward to is the Rumney Old Home Day, where she sells her sweater mittens. She loves to see people’s reactions to the sweater mittens, and it offers her a good location to sell mittens. Because the Old Home Day takes place in August, the upcoming cooler weather is on everyone’s minds, and it offers a great place to sell mittens. Planning for the future, Linda has started to make sweater pillows. “I made some pillows with sweaters, and I took them to the Country Store at the Tanger Outlet. They loved them!” With a future goal to make a dozen mittens a week, Linda is always ready for her next big adventure. Those who want to purchase Linda’s sweater mittens can find products at Moulton Farm in Meredith; Squam Marketplace in Holderness; Off the Hanger on Main Street in Plymouth; the Common Man in Plymouth and Claremont and the Sugar Shack in Thornton. To contact Linda, email lgadwah@hotmail.com.
Snow or No, We Go Trail Series 2022 Snowshoeing is back this winter at Canterbury Shaker Village! The 2022 Snow or No We Go Trail Series returns, beginning Saturday, January 15 and continuing through Saturday, March 5. In addition to Canterbury Shaker Village, races will be held at Prospect Aces, located at 4 Beaumier Drive in Franklin, NH. This exciting series offers snowshoers the opportunity to hike, jog, or run through two of New Hampshire’s premier locations for outdoor recreation. The Snow or No, We Go trail series is pre-registration only and limited to 75 participants per race. Each of the six trail races are between 2-4 miles. All races are run on loops, with the choice of one or two loops. Races will not be cancelled or postponed for lack of snow. Races are urged to run on snowshoes when/if conditions are acceptable, and in trail shoes or micro spikes in the event of no snow. Racers may participate independently or as a team member. Teams must have at least three athletes to finish a race to score as a team.
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Good ‘n’ Hearty Winter Soups By Chef Kelly Happy New Year My Lakes Region Friends. I hope your holiday season was a memorable one for the ages and Santa found you all on his “Nice” list. I know it is a tough time of year for many, but I truly hope you all had a great time reuniting with family and friends, and especially the kids out there. Today we are going to talk about one of my favorite winter food subjects, and that is good and hearty soups, most that can eat like a dinner. Let’s face it, it’s cold outside and there isn’t anything much better after a cold day than a great hot and sturdy soup to warm the body up and fill the belly. Whether you are out skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, shoveling or just after a day of work, a great hot soup full of meat and/or veggies is just what the doctor ordered. Also, let’s not forget that leftover soup is often better than the first time around and makes a great lunch for many at work the following day or days. I always make more than we need for dinner as my wife lives on soup for lunch at work almost every day during the winter. Most of these are a broth soup, which is healthier than a cream soup, although I hear you, I quite often crave a great thick creamy soup. I always attach my email address at the end of my article, so if there is a recipe to a certain cream soup that you would like, feel free to touch base please. First on today’s scrumptious soup menu is a very fun Southwestern soup that most definitely will make you want a second serving, and with good reason. This recipe is for four, so I would strongly suggest at least doubling this recipe if you want leftovers. It goes together fairly quickly, as in no more than 45 minutes unless you want it to simmer for a while. This is a cozy and filling soup, and as I always suggest with a good hearty soup, it goes nicely with a quality bread. Smoky Black Bean Soup with Sausage 2 tbsp vegetable oil 9-10 oz of Andouille sausage, about 3 links, cut into ½ inch slices 1 cup of diced scallions 1 stalk of celery, including leaves,
thinly sliced ½ tsp dried thyme ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp granulated garlic 1 can of diced fire roasted tomatoes with chiles. 14.5 oz can 2 cans black beans, 15 oz cans Salt and pepper for seasoning 4 tbsp sour cream Watercress for serving Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high; add sausage and cook, stirring until crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add scallions, celery, thyme, chili powder, cumin, and granulated garlic to pan; cook until tender, about 4 minutes, stirring often. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil and cook 3 minutes. Drain and rinse one can of beans, leaving the second in its liquid; add both to pan with 1 cup water. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes. Remove 1 cup of mixture and purée in a blender or food processor until smooth, about 15 seconds, then return to pan. Season with salt and pepper. Top each serving with cooked sausage, a dollop of sour cream, and a small handful of watercress. Sprinkle with pepper and celery leaves; serve. A very unique and outstanding soup and dinner. Next, this beloved Italian soup has so much going for it: It’s hearty, healthy, and totally flexible. A typical minestrone includes lots of leafy greens, other vegetables, and beans. The choice is yours as for ingredients. You’re only limited by the contents of your refrigerator and pantry. The only must, as far as I’m concerned, is a generous amount of fresh shredded Parmesan on top just before serving. If you want to add a protein, cook and
dice some beef or chicken and add to it. This will likely take about an hour to put together and feed six. Classic Minestrone 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium red onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 1 large celery stalk, diced ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced, or ¼ tsp of dried ½ tsp dried oregano Sea salt and fresh grind black pepper 1 can peeled whole tomatoes, 14.5 oz, drained and finely chopped 1 large potato, peeled and diced ¼ head of green cabbage, about ½ lb, cored and thinly sliced 1 can cannelini beans, drained and rinsed
½ lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cloves of garlic, minced ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil, plus torn leaves for serving ¾-1 cup fresh shredded Parmesan for serving In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, redpepper flakes, rosemary, oregano and 1 ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to turn golden, 5 to 8 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook until some of the liquid evaporates, 1 minute. Add potato, cabbage, cannellini beans, and 7 cups water; bring to a boil. Stir in green beans. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until all the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; stir in garlic and basil. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan and, if using, torn basil. Drizzle with olive oil if desired. For variations, you can use many vegetables such as zucchini or summer squash, peppers or whatever you have banging around. For this next one, let’s break out a couple of different cuts of pork and some cabbage, as well as other goodies, • ‘Cue the Grill continued on page 6
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heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender and easily pierced with a knife, 22 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, slice ribs between bones and pull meat from bones. Cut off and discard any tough cartilage. Slice or tear meat into bite-size pieces. Stir meat into pot and simmer a few minutes to warm through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with dill, sour cream, bread, and butter. My favorite of the day is this next one. I am a huge fan of sweet potatoes, and they star in this soup recipe, accompanied by sausage. This classic will come across as a stew that has been cooking for hours when in reality, it comes together in 45 minutes or so. Once finished, you will have yourself a deeply sweet incredibly tasty dinner that will again feed six. This recipe calls for sweet Italian sausage, but if you like your stew with a little kick, do as I do and use hot Italian sausage, or maybe a combo of the two. Sweet Potato Soup with Sausage 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, diced large 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt & fresh grind black pepper 1 lb of ground Italian sausage of choice. If you can only find links, casings removed 1 lb sweet potatoes, usually 2 potatoes, peeled and medium dice 4 cups chicken broth ¾ cup small pasta shells 4 cups of rough chopped greens, such as kale or Swiss chard Freshly shredded Parmesan cheese for serving In a large pot, heat oil over mediumhigh. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes, then season with salt and pepper. Add sausage and cook,
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hours. Stir before serving. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro and dig in. It’s great with home made cornbread. Lastly, here is another great variation on a classic soup, Corn Chowder. This version is made with little cream and has the addition of chicken and asparagus. It’s a very comforting soup that’s easy to do with common ingredients. I love to use a tear apart rotisserie chickens for this recipe. This will also feed 6 easily. Chicken and Asparagus Corn Chowder 4 tsp olive oil 1 ½ cup fresh asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces 2 small onions, finely chopped 4 tbsp flour 1 tsp salt ½ tsp granulated garlic ½ tsp black pepper 1 quart of chicken broth 1 cup of half and half 3 cups of cooked chicken meat, either rotisserie chicken or boneless skinless breasts 1 ½ cups frozen corn In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add asparagus and onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, salt, granulated garlic and pepper and mix until well blended. Gradually stir in broth and half-and-half. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Drop the heat to a simmer, add chicken and corn and heat through. It’s pretty easy and darn delicious as well. Well, that’s a wrap my friends. I hope these six potential Soup du Jour’s find their way into your soup repertoire at home. Until next time, keep your taste buds happy and Happy New Year to all. If you have questions or feedback, please touch base at fenwaysox10@ gmail.com
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Yester year Gilmanton’s Beginnings By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Picture this idyllic New England scene: old, well-kept, whitewashed homes. Stately elm trees bursting with fall foliage or summer’s greenery on streets and scenic backroads. All this and much more describes rural Gilmanton, New Hampshire, a town with a long and fascinating history. Whether a blessing or a curse, most people know Gilmanton as the setting for Grace Metalious’ widely read novel “Peyton Place”. Tourists find it odd that this tranquil village so steeped in history was said to be the setting that gave Metalious the inspiration for “Peyton Place”, a book which reached best-seller status. The town that was to become Gilmanton was incorporated in 1727; Colonial Governor John Wentworth signed a charter on May 20. At that time, the Lakes Region as a whole was unsettled country, full of wild animals, thick forests and sometimes unfriendly (and who can blame them, given the track record of some white settlers to live peacefully with the native people) Native Americans. Still, as with all land in the new country, men were eager to stake a claim and try for a better life. In the case of Gilmanton, the land
was granted as compensation for 24 members of the Gilman family and 153 other men who fought in defense of the Colonies. The conditions of the charter were that proprietors must build 70 dwelling houses and house a family in each within three years of charter. Also, they must clear three acres of ground for planting; each proprietor must pay his portion of town charges; a meetinghouse must be built for religious worship within four years. The members had to build a house for a minister and another for a school. All these conditions were to be met, if the peace with the Indians lasted the first three years of settlement. If any settler defaulted on those conditions, he would lose his share of land. As to why the town was named Gilmanton, the name Gilman appears time and time again in early records, and the family, originally from Exeter (indeed, most of the proprietors were from the seacoast area), had fought valiantly during war times. Because of the fear of Indian attacks, the original conditions were not met, and it wasn’t until 1749 and 1750 that settlers came to town to pick out lots and work the land. Even then, these
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men did not stay long for many reasons. Over and over again, through the years to follow, the settling of Gilmanton was a stop and start affair, due largely to the dangers of warring Indian parties. Town meetings for Gilmanton were held in the safety of Exeter, where most proprietors still lived. If Governor Wentworth had given much thought to the land grants, he would surely have chosen a more populated area to gift land to these proprietors. While they may have fought valiantly in war times, most Exeter residents hailed originally from Massachusetts, or England. Massachusetts was already more populated, with such cities as Boston echoing a taste of the fineries of life in England. The grant of land in Gilmanton may have been very unsuitable for the Exeter men. In 1730 a committee of proprietors petitioned the Governor to allow a longer time to settle the town. In 1731 Edward Gilman and others traveled to Gilmanton and marked out boundaries. They didn’t stay long, as the French and Indian wars were about to begin. The Lakes Region, and Gilmanton, was a dangerous place for English settlers to live. The French and Indian war parties used nearby Lake Winnipesaukee as a rendezvous for scouting parties, and any campfire smoke seen at likely settlements was an easy target for attack. By October 1748, a peace treaty was signed and the French and Indian war parties retreated to Canada. At that time, the Gilmanton proprietors could resume settlement.
Another snag in their plans happened around this time, when the deed of John Tufton Mason of Hampshire County, England (it is said New Hampshire gets its name from Mason’s home county) was brought forth. Mason held huge amounts of land in New England, and mostly in New Hampshire. He had transferred his claim of the Gilmanton area land to friends in Portsmouth. This could be a real problem for everyone, it was felt. Once again, the proprietors refused to till the land and settle in Gilmanton, when the land might not really belong to them. The dispute was settled in 1752, and all seemed well for settlement of Gilmanton. Once again, plans were shelved when the old French and Indian wars resumed. The wars were mostly about who owned what land. Unlike the previous war, the English decided to become aggressive to end the fighting. They staged attacks on unsuspecting French forts, and among the soldiers who fought bravely were men from Gilmanton and Exeter. After the war was finished, life could return to a sense of normalcy. Progress in settling the new town finally took hold. By the summer of 1761, proprietors had selected, cleared and begun building on their land. Among the first to live year round in Gilmanton were the Mudgett brothers, John and Benjamin. After building houses, they brought their wives to Gilmanton. According to “The History of Gilmanton” by Daniel Lancaster, • Yesteryear continued on page 13
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How Different Vitamins Affect the Body At the dawn of a new year, it’s not uncommon for people take inventory of their personal health and strive to make positive changes. Being more conscientious of the foods they put into their bodies is a start, but some individuals may wonder if supplementation can help them go one step further. Nutrition Insight reports that 77 percent of American adults consume dietary supplements, and Nutraceuticals World indicates 98 percent of adult supplement users are taking vitamins and minerals. Individuals considering supplements should always discuss them with their physicians prior to including them in their health regimens. Even those who haven’t considered supplements can discuss them with their physicians, as Harvard Health, MedlinePlus and the U.S. National Library of Medicine note that various products can provide some significant benefits. • Vitamin A (retinoids/carotene): Beta carotene can be converted into vitamin A as needed. It plays an important role in vision, keeps tissues and skin healthy, and also is involved with bone growth. • Vitamin B1 (thiamin): Helps convert food into energy, and is essential for brain health and nerve function. • Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): This works with other B vitamins by promoting growth and the production of red blood cells. • Vitamin B3 (niacin): Helps convert food into energy. It’s also essential for healthy skin, blood cells, brain, and nervous system function. • Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): Helps make lipids, neurotransmitters, steroid hormones, and hemoglobin in the body. • Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine): This vitamin may reduce the risk of heart disease by helping to lower homocysteine
levels. It also helps convert tryptophan into niacin and serotonin, a mood-regulating neurotransmitter. • Vitamin B9 (folate): Vital for new cell creation, it helps prevent brain and spine birth defects when taken early in pregnancy. It also may lower risk for colon cancer risk. • Vitamin B12 (cobalamin): Vitamin B12 is important for metabolism and energy production. It also helps form red blood cells and maintain the central nervous system. • Biotin: Biotin helps to metabolize proteins and carbohydrates. It also promotes healthy bones and hair. • Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): This is an important antioxidant that promotes healthy teeth and gums. It also helps the body absorb iron and maintains healthy tissue by promoting wound healing. Vitamin C may help boost the immune system to help with illness prevention or recovery. • Vitamin D (calciferol): Also known as the “sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D is made in the body after individuals spend time in the sun. It is hard to get enough vitamin D from food sources alone. Vitamin D also helps the body absorb calcium, which is vital for healthy bones and teeth. • Vitamin E (tocopherol): An antioxidant that helps the body form red blood cells and use vitamin K. Scientists also are studying a potential relationship between vitamin E and a lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease. • Vitamin K (menadione): Vitamin K activates proteins and calcium essential to blood clotting. It also may help prevent hip fractures. In addition to these vitamins, the body needs various minerals, including calcium, iron, copper, iodine, magnesium, and more. Speak with a doctor or nutritionist to learn more about supplementation.
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• Yesteryear continued from page 12 Benjamin Mudgett and his wife Hannah traveled on snowshoes in deep snow and under very cold conditions, to arrive in Gilmanton from Epsom. They arrived at their new home on December 26, 1761, after snowshoeing a remarkable distance from Epsom in a short period of time. Hannah was among the first white female settlers in Gilmanton. Soon John Mudgett arrived with his wife, and a friend, Orlando Weed followed with his wife. Hannah Mudgett lived in Gilmanton until there were about 5,000 settlers. How different it must have seemed in comparison to her first winter in the wilderness of Gilmanton! She lived her last years with a son in Meredith and
died at the remarkable age of 95. Her son Samuel was among the first male children born in the Gilmanton area. In 1762 more families arrived and by 1767, 45 families lived in Gilmanton. Soon town meetings were held there instead of in Exeter. A physician arrived in the 1760s and a minister also about this time. The town was growing, and new and interesting people settled and built homes in the town. Years sped by, progress marked many areas of the town. The town saw settlers and citizens come and go, and with them, their hopes, dreams, and their good and bad deeds. The town that had struggled so many years to see settlement, was on its way.
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By Diane Cook Johnson Here we are at the end of another year and the beginning of a new one. I thank everyone who has helped make 2021 the best year they could. We have so many kind and caring individuals and organizations here in Sandwich who make our world a better place. May 2022 be a blessed year for you and your family and for the world in general. Sometimes we get caught up in the news and issues, that we forget that little kindnesses make a big difference. Community Church of Sandwich The Community Church of Sandwich offers in-person and on-line worship. You are encouraged to worship in the way you feel is best for you. Online worship will remain an option as worship will be recorded and made available later in the day. Sunday morning worship is at 10:00 am in the Methodist Meetinghouse. Rev. Deb Hoffman is the pastor, Judy English is the organist. Child care is provided. Holiday Hours at the Library Gift a Birdhouse Sponsorship Give this unique and meaningful gift to the bird/nature/wildlife enthusiast in your life! Located along Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods (CSVW) scenic trails, each sponsored birdhouse is well-maintained and will display a sponsor or gift recipient recognition tag for all of 2022. Visit the CSVW website for more information and to give the gift of a Birdhouse Sponsorship for 2022! Welcome winter at Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods and look forward to beautiful, white snowflakes blanketing the trails and fields and trees. Located at 740 Mt Israel Road in Center Sandwich, New Hampshire. Open dawn to dusk every day of every season and waiting for you! Enjoy being outside at CSVW on
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